Two questions about Radeon HD 5830

[Randomacts]

How big is it?

Also how do I choose what brand of graphics card?

 

[Randomacts]

I think.. I found myself a awsner to my first question...... It is 11 inch.... I think and my case os 16 inch long.... will it fit?

 

[jefe323]

measure from the back of your case to the hdd enclosures. if it is >11 inches, it will fit, if it is <11 inches it wont.

good brands are asus, sapphire, gigabyte

 

[jyjjy]

I would highly recommend the GTX 460 over the HD5830. It is a better card and if you are concerned about length it is much shorter as well.

 

[ares1214]

I would highly recommend the GTX 460 over the HD5830. It is a better card and if you are concerned about length it is much shorter as well.

Dont forget the OC'ing, temps, and power consumption! The GTX 460 is even a little quieter. Until the 5830 is about $180 or below, the GTX 460 eats it alive. Heres a comparison:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/171?vs=180

Gotta love the new anandtech ssd and gpu bench

 

[notty22]

This sale ends in a few hours. But it was a pretty good one , if someone WANTED the 5830.
The MSI twin FRZR model, for 180.00 with a 20.00 dollar rebate and free shipping.
*It had a 25 dollar off coupon code.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127491&cm_re=5830-_-14-127-491-_-Product
IMO, it blows away past deals for some of 4890's that lingered around.

 

[Randomacts]

Well If I'm going to go with the GTX 460 what is the best version of it?

 

[Randomacts]

Best answer selected by Randomacts.

 

[jyjjy]

I would recommend either the ASUS DirectCU or MS Cyclone.